Stretching phyllo dough layers by hand like our grandmas did (for Albanian byrek)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter option while cottage cheese is more economical.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber while homemade can save costs.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Wash and chop the spinach coarsely.

Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine the spinach mixture with crumbled feta, eggs, black pepper, and parsley.

Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a baking tray and brush with olive oil.

Layer another sheet on top and brush again with olive oil.

Spoon the spinach filling along one edge of the pastry.

Roll the pastry over the filling to form a log, then coil it into a spiral shape.

Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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